I'll be honest with you, I was completely blindsided when I discovered I was expecting as a solo parent. At first, it felt like everything had been turned upside down and my reality had shifted without me realizing it. The initial feeling of shock gave way to panic, followed by the sense that every waking thought revolved around the impending arrival of this little person.
It's definitely scary, especially when you're used to having someone by your side who shares these responsibilities with you. But despite all that goes through my mind, one thing keeps popping up - the importance of connecting with a support system for myself and my baby.
In retrospect, reaching out to places like here for advice and support has made a tremendous difference in making this journey less daunting. For anyone who's gone this route before, I would love to hear what worked for you when it comes to maintaining connections outside of parenting alone. Have there been other solo parents with whom you've formed bonds that have helped you through the tougher times? Any advice or practical tips you'd like to share about how you handled things on a daily basis, especially in those initial months are really appreciated right now.
